TNPSC Group 1 2023 notification will be released soon on the official website. Aspiring candidates can start filling out the application form after it is released. The candidates will have to satisfy the eligibility criteria to apply.
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts TNPSC examinations yearly to recruit different posts in the public sector in Tamil Nadu. Every year the commission announces a Recruitment Planner on its official website, which lists all the information regarding the forthcoming exams.
TNPSC Group 1 Latest Notifications
- Feb 21, 2023: TNPSC Group 1 2023 application process will start shortly. Read more
Table of Contents
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Answer Key
- About TNPSC Group 1
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam Date
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Application Process
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Admit Card
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam Centers
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam Pattern
- TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus
- How to prepare for TNPSC Group 1 2023?
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Result
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Cut off
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Vacancy
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Salary
- TNPSC Contact Details
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Answer Key
TNPSC Group 1 2023 answer key will be published on the official website. Candidates will be able to download the answer key from the official website. Objections can be raised against the answer key.
Candidates can find the TNPSC Group 1 2023 answer key links in the below table.
| Exam | Answer Key Link |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Tentative Answer Key for General Studies for Prelims Exam | To be announced |
About TNPSC Group 1
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, or TNPSC, conducts TNPSC Group 1, TNPSC Group 2, TNPSC Group 4, TNPSC Recruitment, and TNPSC CESE examinations. Of the four examinations conducted by TNPSC, TNPSC Group 1 has posts with better pay and higher positions. TNPSC Group 1 Exam is organised for posts like Deputy Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police and a few others.
Most of these posts are District level Officer Posts as they oversee the management activities of the district. According to their performance, these TNPSC Group 1 positions also have a chance of being promoted to the IFS, IAS Officer level.
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Highlights
Some significant facts related to this exam are mentioned in the table below for candidates' reference:
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Highlights
| Exam Name | TNPSC Group 1 |
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
| Stages | Prelims & Mains |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Duration | Prelims & Mains - 3 hours |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Total vacancies | 69 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam Date
TNPSC Group 1 2023 exam date will be announced by the conducting authority soon.
Please refer to the table below to learn about TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam Dates.
| Event | Dates |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Application Start Date | Jun 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Last Date to Apply | Aug 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Admit Card Release Date | Oct 2023 |
| TNPSC Combined Civil Services-I Examination (Group-I Services) 2021 Result | Aug 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Examination Date | Nov 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Result | To be notified |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Examination Date | Dec 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Result | Dec 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Oral Test | Jan 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Merit list | Mar 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Tentative Answer key for Genral Studies Paper Release Date | Nov 2023 |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Last Date of Objection for Genral Studies Paper | Dec 2023 |
Candidates must regularly check the TNPSC official website for the latest updates about TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam Dates.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before registering and appearing for the TNPSC Group 1 exam. The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission sets the eligibility criteria in terms of academic qualifications, age limit, physical qualification, local language knowledge etc. The criteria for TNPSC Group 1 exam differ category-wise. Candidates can check the detailed criteria below.
Academic Qualification
- The minimum academic qualification for TNPSC Group 1 is graduation in any stream, i.e. It is necessary for the candidates to hold a bachelor’s degree from any recognised university.
- The candidate should have acquired the minimum qualification in the order of the studies as X + XII/HSC + UG Degree or its equivalent + UG Degree from any recognised University/Institution.
- It is necessary for the candidate applying for TNPSC Group 1 to have sufficient knowledge of the Tamil Language.
- The candidates who have appeared for their final examination are also allowed to appear for the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam under the condition that they must obtain evidence of passing the degree exam at the time of uploading the documents for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam. Failing to do so, the candidate will not be allowed for the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam.
- The candidates who have cleared their final examination of MBBS or any Medical Examination but have not finished their internship are granted to appear for the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Preliminary Examination.
- The candidates applying for the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police [Cat. I] and District Officers (Fire and Rescue Services) must have certain physical qualifications that can be checked on the official notification.
Age Limit
- TNPSC Group 1 has a lower age limit of 21 years and Upper age limit of 32 years. Although the upper age limit for TNPSC Group 1 Eligibility may vary from category to category. The following depicts the upper age relaxation for different categories according to the posts.
- An ex-Serviceman who belongs to any of these categories, i.e. ST, SC/SC[A], BCM, BC, MBC/DC, and DW, are given upper age limit concession of up to 53 years. The Ex-Serviceman in the “Others” category has up to 48 years of upper age limit.
- If an ex-serviceman has already been enrolled in any class or service, or category, they will not be able to receive any of the above-age concessions.
- Persons with disabilities have up to 10 years over and above the given maximum age stated below.
TNPSC Group 1 Age LimitPostMinimum Age (As on July 2023)Maximum Age - Reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST)Maximum Age -General Category
All posts except the Assistant Commissioner [Commercial Taxes] 21 37 32
Assistant Commissioner [Commercial Taxes]
Applicants with any degree 21 37 32
Applicants having B.L Degree from any University or Institution recognised by the UGC 21 38 33
Physical Qualification
Candidates applying for TNPSC Group 1 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) must possess the physical fitness mentioned below.
TNPSC Group 1 Physical QualificationPost name physical Qualification
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category I) For Men: Must not be less than 165 cm in height and not less than 86 cm round the chest on full inspiration and must have a chest expansion of not less than 5 cm on full inspiration.
For Women: Must not be less than 155 cm in height. The chest measurement will not apply to them.
District Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) For Men: Must not be less than 165 cm in Height, 50 kgs in weight and not less than 89 cms round the chest on full inspiration and 84 cms (normal) with not less than 5 cms chest expansion on full inspiration.
For Women: Must be not less than 155 cm in height. The chest measurement and 50 kg weight will not apply to them.
Local Language Proficiency
Candidates must possess good knowledge of the Tamil language at the time of TNPSC Group 1 recruitment.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Application Process
TNPSC Group 1 application process will start soon. Candidates aspiring to write the TNPSC Group 1 exam can complete the application process before the deadline. The admit card will be issued only to those applicants who has registered and paid the application form fee. The first step involved the One-Time Registration (OTR) of the candidate, and the second step is to fill out the application form.
The detailed step-by-step process to register for the TNPSC Group 1 exam is below.
- The TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam has an online application process. The applicants have to go to the official website of the TNPSC.
- Before applicants can apply to any posts on the TNPSC website, they must complete One Time Registration [OTR].
- There is a one-time fee of INR 150 for Time Registration (OTR). Once the candidate has made registration on OTR, it is valid for the next 5 years.
- Applicants are not required to pay the fee again.
- Before making one-time registration, applicants must have scanned images of their valid Photograph, Signature, and Certificate.
- Applicants who have done OTR can use their login ID and password to log into their TNPSC account to create their dashboard. Applicants cannot create more than one Registration ID in the OTR.
- Please note that OTR is not an application for any post. It is merely a way to collect necessary information from applicants and provide the dashboard.
How to Apply for the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam?
To apply for different TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam posts, candidates can follow the steps below.
- Step 1: Click on “Apply” on the respective recruitment notification on the TNPSC website using the Username and Password created at the time of OTR.
- Step 2: Fill in all the personal and educational details in the application form with absolute care, as once the application form is submitted, no changes or modifications can be done.
- Step 3: Upload the relevant documents according to the guidelines specified.
- Step 4: Once the submission is done, the candidate can save or print their application in PDF format. By logging into their account, candidates can download their application and print it if and when necessary.
- Step 5: The application fee for the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Preliminary Exam is INR 100, and the fee for the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam is INR 200.
- Step 6: The payment can be done using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net banking. The candidates can also make the payment offline via HDFC Bank or State Bank of India within 2 days from the online application submission date by choosing the option in the online application.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Admit Card
Candidates who do not bring the TNPSC Group 1 admit card will not be allowed inside the examination centre. Hence, candidates must bring the admit card along with the documents stated above on the exam day.
Candidates can follow the below steps by visiting the official website to download the TNPSC Group 1 admit card when it releases.
Details on TNPSC Group 1 2023 Admit Card
The admit card of TNPSC Group 1 contains various details of the candidate and the exam centre. The details are given below.
- Name of the Candidate
- Roll number
- Application number
- Exam centre venue
- Exam timing and date
- Name of the Papers
- Exam day guidelines
How to Download the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Admit Card?
Candidates can follow the step-by-step process to download the TNPSC 2023 Admit Card.
- Visit the official website of TNPSC.
- On the website's homepage, check the latest notification and click on the Link for "TNPSC Group 1 2023 Admit Card."
- Enter the application number and date of birth. Click on Submit.
- The TNPSC Group 1 admit card will be displayed on the screen. Check all the details present on the admit card.
- Download the admit card and take the printout of the same.
Documents Required with TNPSC Group 1 Admit Card 2023
Candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre on the TNPSC Group 1 exam.
- A scanned copy of the TNPSC Group 1 2023 admit card
- A Government-issued photo ID proof (such as Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, etc.). The ID card must be an original and non-expired one.
- Photograph used for the registration of the TNPSC Group 1 application form
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam Centers
When filling out the TNPSC Group 1 application form, applicants can choose between any of the given examination centres at their convenience. Once the applicant chooses the centre, it cannot be modified/changed under any circumstance. There are a total of 32 exam centres spread across Tamil Nadu for the preliminary exam.
Candidates should note that the exam centres mentioned below are only for the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Exam. The TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam will be conducted in Chennai only.
TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Centres
| Ariyalur | Madurai | Thiruvallur |
| Chennai | Nagapattinam | Thiruvannamalai |
| Chidambaram | Nagercoil | Thiruvarur |
| Coimbatore | Namakkal | Thoothukudi |
| Dharmapuri | Perambalur | Tiruchirappalli |
| Dindigul | Pudukkottai | Tirunelveli |
| Erode | Ramanathapuram | Tiruppur |
| Kancheepuram | Salem | Vellore |
| Karaikudi | Thanjavur | Villupuram |
| Karur | The Nilgiris [Udhagamandalam] | Virudhunagar |
| Krishnagiri | Theni | -- |
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam Pattern
TNPSC Group 1 2023 comprises three exams: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Direct Interview. TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Exam exists purely for an initial evaluation. The marks in this examination do not count towards the final selection in TNPSC Group 1 2023. The General Studies section of TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims and TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains will have questions in both English and Tamil.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Preliminary Exam
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims exam is objective type. It has only one paper consisting of two sections: the General Studies Section and the Aptitude and Mental Ability Test Section.
- The General Studies section in the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam is of Degree Standard. It comprises 150 questions in total. The Aptitude and Mental Ability section are of SSLC Standard, which comprises 50 questions.
- There are 200 questions in the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Preliminary exam.
- The minimum qualifying marks for candidates from ST, SC/SC [A], MBC/DC, BC [OBC], and BCM are 90. For candidates who belong to the “other” category, it is 120.
TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Exam Highlights
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions/Objective |
| Number of Section | Two; General Studies Section and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test |
| Marks Allotted | General Studies- 225, Aptitude- 75 |
| Total Number of Questions | 200 |
| Duration | 3 Hours or 90 Minutes |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Exam Total Marks | 300 |
| Medium | Tamil and English |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Exam Marking Scheme | No negative marking |
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam
- After qualifying for the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam, the selected candidates can appear for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam.
- TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam has three papers, each with 250 marks and an interview of 100 marks. This is a descriptive type exam, i.e. it is a written test.
- The minimum qualifying marks for candidates from ST, SC/SC [A], MBC/DC, BC [OBC], and BCM are 255. For candidates who belong to the “other” category, it is 340.
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam Highlights
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Subjective/Descriptive |
| Duration | 3 Hours or 90 Minutes for Each Paper |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam Total Marks | 850 |
| Medium | Tamil and English |
| TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam Marking Scheme |
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Interview
- TNPSC Group 1 2023 Interview will be conducted after the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam of 100 marks.
- The interview examines how fitting the candidate is for different administration positions in the Civil Services of Tamil Nadu.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Syllabus
The syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 consists of subjects like science, current events, history, geography, etc., in the General Studies and Arithmetic, Reasoning topics section in the Aptitude and Mental Ability Test.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Syllabus
General Studies
- General Science
- Current Events
- Geography of India
- History and Culture of Media
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Indian National Movement
- History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu
- Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
Aptitude & Mental Ability
- Simplification
- Percentages
- HCF and LCM
- Ratio, Proportion
- Simple Interest, Compound Interest
- Area, Volume
- Time and Work
- Logical Reasoning
- Visual Reasoning
- Alpha-numeric Reasoning
- Number Series
- Puzzles, Dice
TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus
There are 3 papers in the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam, so the syllabus differs along with the paper. The syllabus for the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Mains Exam is as follows.
Paper-I
- Modern History of India and Indian Culture
- Social Issues in India and Tamil Nadu
- General Aptitude and Mental Ability [SSLC Standard]
Paper-II
- Indian Polity and Emerging political trends across the world affecting India
- Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the development of India
- Tamil Society – its Culture and Heritage
Paper-III
- Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu
- Environment, Bio-Diversity and Disaster Management
- Indian Economy – Current economic trends and the impact of the global economy on India
Candidates can find a detailed syllabus for both exams on the official notification released on the TNPSC website.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Books
General Studies is composed of a bunch of different subjects. There are many books available for the preparation of TNPSC Group 1. The following are the books that are a few of the most essential for the TNPSC Group 1 Preparation.
- Science – 6 to 10 Standard State Board or NCERT Books
- History – 11 and 12 Standard Books
- Economics – 11 and 12 Books
- Geography – 6 to 10 Standard State Board or NCERT Books
- Current Affairs – English, Tamil newspapers and Magazines
Apart from all the vital books mentioned above, the following are some other books candidates should study from.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Books
- Indian Polity- M. Laxmikanth
- History of Modern India- Bipan Chandra
- A Brief History of Modern India- Spectrum
- Quantitative Aptitude- R.S. Agrawal
- General Knowledge- Arihant
Aside from these books, there are various practice books available online for both Prelims and Mains, which candidates can refer to.
How to Prepare for the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Exam?
Before starting the preparation, candidates must carefully read and understand the TNPSC Group 1 Exam syllabus. The syllabus is vast, and one can easily spend too much time on only one thing. The syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 includes topics from Science, History, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, and much more. Candidates can refer to different books from the school level for preparation.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Prelims Exam is objective. It is composed of two sections General Studies and Aptitude, whereas the TNPSC Group 1 Mains exam has 3 different papers of descriptive nature. The Aptitude and Mental Ability sections are great for scoring, so candidates should practice as much as possible for this section.
For the Mains Exam, candidates should have a lot of practice for writing as it is descriptive. Candidates should assess themselves, find their strengths and weaknesses, and plan their preparation strategy accordingly.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Previous Year Question Papers
Once candidates have utilised all the books and practice books, they can start solving the previous year's question papers. Solving the question papers is extremely important when preparing for TNPSC Group 1 as it is a great way to analyse where the candidate stands in terms of Exam Preparation.
Candidates can find previous year's question papers on the official website of TNPSC in PDF form. Applicants can go on the TNPSC website and download those question papers. Question papers for Prelims and Mains Exams are available on the official TNPSC website.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Result
TNPSC Group 1 Combined Civil Services-I Examination result was declared on Aug 4, 2023. The merit list contains the Register Number of candidates selected provisionally for appointment by direct recruitment to the posts.
How to Download the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Result?
To download the TNPSC Group 1 2023 Result, follow these steps.
- Visit the official website.
- Search for the link "COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION (GROUP I SERVICES) (Final Results)."
- Click on the Link.
- Enter login credentials.
- The screen will display the result.
- Download the result and take the printout of the same.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Cut off
Since the TNPSC Group 1 exams have not commenced yet, there is no way to predict this year's cut-off. The cut-off for TNPSC Group 1 varies according to the category. The table following shows the TNPSC Group 1 2023 expected cut Off.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Expected Cut OffCategoryGeneralBCMBCBC[M]SCSC[A]ST
- Cut-off for Males: 129 118-125 123 115 118 115 107
- Cut-off for Females: 126 115-123 120 110 117 115 104
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Vacancy
As announced by TNPSC, there are 69 vacancies for TNPSC Group 1 2023. Candidates should note that this is an approximate number of vacancies. The number of vacant positions declared by TNPSC for TNPSC Group 1 2023 is subject to change. Following is the table descriptive of TNPSC Group 1 2023 vacancies along with the post name and respective department.
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Vacancies
- Deputy Collector Tamil Nadu Civil Service- 18
- Deputy Superintendent of Police [Category-I] Tamil Nadu Police Service- 19
- Assistant Commissioner [Commercial Taxes] Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Service- 10
- Deputy Registrar Co-operative Societies Tamil Nadu Co-operative Service- 14
- Assistant Director of Rural Development Tamil Nadu Panchayat Development Service- 7
- District Officer Fire and Rescue Services Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services- 1
Total Vacancies: 69
TNPSC Group 1 2023 Salary
The TNPSC Group 1 2023 provides generous payment for all the posts. They also offer amazing benefits and allowances along with a great initial salary. The initial salary for posts in TNPSC Group 1 2023 is around INR 56100. According to the TNPSC Group, 1 2023 revised, the pay level is 22, and the salary range is from INR 56100 to INR 177500.
TNPSC Group 1 salary includes base salary and other allowances. Some TNPSC Group 1 2023 posts offer Medical Allowance, City Compensation Allowance, HRA, and other allowances. These benefits and allowances may vary from post to post.
TNPSC Contact Details
In case of any queries related to the TNPSC Group 1 exam, candidates can contact the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The details are given below.
- Address: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
- TNPSC Road, V.O.C.Nagar, Park Town,
- Chennai-600003, Tamil Nadu, India
- Helpline Number: 1800 425 1002
- Official website: tnpsc.gov.in
- E-mail: [email protected]
FAQs
What is the TNPSC Exam?
TNPSC Exam stands for the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Exam. The TNPSC Exam for Groups 1,2,4, Recruitment, and CESE are conducted for the recruitment of the candidates in the state of Tamil Nadu for civil services.
Is there negative marking in the TNPSC Group-1 Exam?
No, there is no negative marking for the TNPSC Group-1 Exam.
When will be the interview for the TNPSC Group-1 Exam?
Candidates who qualify for the TNPSC Group-1 Prelims Exam and TNPSC Group-1 Mains Exam will be called for the TNPSC Group-1 Interview. The TNPSC Group-1 Interview will be of 100 marks.
Is Tamil Language compulsory for the TNPSC Group-1 Exam?
Yes. Candidates who do not have sufficient knowledge of the Tamil language will have to appear for the Language Test which is arranged by the state twice a year.
